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Kathy L. Paxton
Director
Division on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
West Virginia Bureau for Health and Health Facilities
350 Capitol Street, Suite 350
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304-356-4796
E-mail: katharine.l.paxton@wv.gov
FASD State Resources
West Virginia Women's Service Network
Cindy Black
West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities
350 Capitol Street, Suite 35
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304-356-4829
The Children's Home of Wheeling, Inc.
Web site: www.childrenshomeofwheeling.com/index.php 
Legislative Information:
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HB4048
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Criminalization
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2012
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Re-defines the definition of neglect and abuse: A mother who, during her pregnancy, uses drugs or alcohol and, as a result, gives birth to an infant who is dependent upon a controlled substance not the result of medical treatment administered to the mother or infant or who is diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome or both.
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Referred to House Judiciary Committee 01/13/2012
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HB3037
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Criminalization
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2011
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A bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, creating crime and criminal penalties for drug and alcohol abuse during pregnancy
resulting in diagnosed harm to infant.
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Introduced; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary then Finance 02/07/2011
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HB2399
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Prevention
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2011
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The purpose of this bill is to create a commission that will develop a pilot program to help at-risk youth in a selected county
in West Virginia by introducing prevention strategies for children through early intervention and diversion strategies.
THE GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH.
§9-10-1. Legislative findings and definitions.
(a) The Legislature finds and declares:
(1) That fourteen percent of pregnant women do receive adequate prenatal care;
(2) That nearly twenty percent of pregnant women abuse alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs;
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Introduced 01/12/2011
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